Karina Garcia
Richmond,CA
Summary
Reliable and compassionate, offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety and improving behavior. Well-versed in needs and behaviors of children. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caretaker
.
08.2019 - Current
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Established trust with families by demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and genuine care for their children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Transported children daily to their extracurricular activities.
Certified Head Lifeguard
Contra Costa College
05.2017 - 09.2023
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Assisted in developing, implementing and monitoring pool safety policies to reduce hazards.
- Assisted in the office communicating with patrons, registering children for swim lessons, and coordinating lessons.
- Oversaw swim lessons directing instructors to their classes and created weekly reports of each lesson.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
Head Swim Instructor
Contra Costa College
05.2017 - 09.2023
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Youth Soccer Team Manager
Richmond United Soccer Club
01.2015 - 03.2021
- Coordinated parent meetings to align team towards common goals.
- Communicated with other team managers to schedule games and tournaments within timeframe.
- Registered new and existing players to team roster and club.
- Worked closely with head coach to establish the seasonal schedule.
- Assisted in establishing positive environment so youth of underserved communities could thrive.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Justice: Latino And Chicano Studies
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - La Raza Studies
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA05.2023
Skills
- Understanding of Applicable Laws
- Positive Learning Environment
- Safety Practices
- Patience and Empathy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Caretaker
.
08.2019 - Current
Certified Head Lifeguard
Contra Costa College
05.2017 - 09.2023
Head Swim Instructor
Contra Costa College
05.2017 - 09.2023
Youth Soccer Team Manager
Richmond United Soccer Club
01.2015 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts - Social Justice: Latino And Chicano Studies
Contra Costa College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences
Contra Costa College
Associate of Arts - La Raza Studies
Contra Costa College
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